It’s a case of ‘in with the old’ and ‘in with the new’ as Sinn Féin’s preparations for the forthcoming local elections in Donegal saw the selection of three more candidates last evening. Former councillor and long-time party member Tony McDaid is one of three candidates chosen to contest the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District election. He […]
Donegal campaigners travelling to Dublin for pro-Palestinian rally
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Donegal branch members of the Ireland Palestinian Solidarity Campaign will travel to Dublin on Saturday to take part in a national demonstration as the situation in Gaza deteriorates by the hour. Speaking to Donegal News ahead of the event organiser Fadl Mustapha expressed frustration that concerns being expressed by campaigners in Donegal appear to be […]
Staff and customers ‘devastated’ that Veritas to close in Letterkenny
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The Letterkenny shop which first opened in 1988 is to close with the loss of eight jobs.
Life to begin at last for cardiac patient
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Letterkenny man hopes to get life-saving sugery after suffering 15 cardiac arrests in just one year.
Traffic restrictions will be in place at O’Donnell Park
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A road closure will be in place from Kernans Spar, Lower Main Street to O’ Donnell Park from 12pm with limited access for local traffic.
€36 million allocated for Donegal’s roads
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Donegal County Council has been allocated €36.22 million in funding for improving and maintaining roads across the county.
Department of Public Health probing meningococcal case
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THE Department of Public Health West and North West is responding to two cases of confirmed infection and one probable case of infection of meningococcal disease in the West. Public Health were notified of the cases in early February, and concerns three teenagers. Close contacts have identified by Public Health and offered preventive treatment as appropriate. […]
Government must recommit to funding A5 on a 50/50 basis
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“The A5 upgrade is a key priority for Sinn Féin,” said Pearse Doherty TD.
Museum ‘Steams Ahead’ with railway experience
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There is something about the Donegal Railway Heritage Museum in Donegal Town that the people of the county hold close to their hearts. The museum, based in what was Donegal Town’s train station, showcases the unique railway heritage that once connected the towns in the county but ceased operations in 1959. “What’s unusual about what […]
Commitment to increase A5 funding welcomed
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The Taoiseach has said that he will be bringing an increased funding proposal to the cabinet next week.